How to Install Laravel Using Laragon

Laravel is a widely-used PHP framework known for its elegant syntax and powerful features. Laragon is a lightweight and fast local development environment that simplifies the process of installing and managing PHP, Apache, MySQL, and other tools necessary for web development. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Laravel using Laragon on your system.

Step 1: Download and Install Laragon

First, you need to download Laragon from its official website and install it on your computer. Laragon provides an easy-to-use installer that will set up the necessary components for local development.

Step 2: Create a New Laravel Project

Once Laragon is installed, open the Laragon application and click on the “Quick app” menu. Select Laravel from the list of available options. Laragon will automatically create a new Laravel project for you.

Step 3: Start the Laravel Development Server

With the Laravel project created, you can start the development server by clicking on the “Start All” button in the Laragon application. This will launch the Apache server and make your Laravel project accessible through the browser.

Step 4: Access Your Laravel Application

Open your web browser and enter ‘http://localhost’ in the address bar. You will see the Laravel welcome page, indicating that your installation was successful. You can now start building your Laravel application using Laragon as your local development environment.

That’s it! You have successfully installed Laravel using Laragon on your system. Enjoy coding with this powerful combination of tools!